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volumeHUD vs Background Music
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
volumeHUD
8.0Bring back the pre-Tahoe volume and brightness HUDs
Background Music
7.0Audio utility
| Metric | volumeHUD | Background Music |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 37 | 1.0K |
| 90-day Installs | 37 | 3.1K |
| 365-day Installs | 37 | 18.4K |
| Version | 3.3.4 | 0.5.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 367 | 18.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 18 | 748 |
| Open Issues | - | 523 |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Swift | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 7mo ago |
| First Seen | Oct 2, 2026 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
volumeHUD
volumeHUD brings back the pre-Tahoe macOS volume and brightness HUDs, offering a nostalgic UI experience. It's ideal for users who prefer the older design and functionality.
Restores the pre-Tahoe macOS volume and brightness HUDs.
Pros
- + Unique nostalgic UI experience
- + Actively maintained with recent updates
- + MIT license for open-source flexibility
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Limited recent installs
Background Music
Background Music is a macOS utility that automatically pauses your music and allows you to set individual app volumes, benefiting users who need background audio management.
Automates background music management and system audio recording.
Pros
- + Free and open-source under GPL-2.0
- + System-wide volume control and recording features
- + Automatically pauses music for productivity
Cons
- - No auto-updates for security or compatibility
- - High number of open issues suggests potential instability